Bronze is the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures, a cast bronze sculpture is often called simply a "bronze". Solid or hollow metal idols of gods and goddesses are cast by the lost wax process. The intricate details are worked on later, after the casting.

The accessories are sometimes made of embossed silver, gold or bronze, this depends on the skill of the artisan (also known as the shtapatis) and the price of the finished product. Ritual objects like the aarti or lamp for worship and south Indian bronzes such as deities are cast in the Chola and Hoysala style.

Idols which have a reddish tinge usually contain a higher percentage of copper in the alloy. This beautiful bronze metal can be used for Pooja or to decorate your home.